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Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth
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Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth

By Duncan, Alice Faye, author.
Bobo, Keturah A., illustrator.

Audience Youth 0-15 years

Published [2021] by Thomas Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee

ISBN 9781400231256

Bib Id 1140731

Description pages cm

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Leader
cam a22 8i 4500
LCCN
2021-021196
ISBN
9781400231256 (hardcover) $18.00
1400231256
Call #
J B Lee D
Author
Duncan, Alice Faye, author. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n94027892
Title
Opal Lee and what it means to be free : the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth
Varying Form of Title
True story of the grandmother of Juneteenth
Publication Information
[2021] by Thomas Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee :
Description
pages cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all.""--
Audience
Ages 4-8
Subject
Juneteenth--Juvenile literature.
African American women civil rights workers--Texas--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Anniversaries, etc.--Juvenile literature.
Slaves--Emancipation--Texas--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Texas--History--Juvenile literature.
Added Author
Bobo, Keturah A., illustrator. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2018027441

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